Standard 3: Understands the nature
of agency law and employment law
Benchmarks (Grades 9-12)
Understands the characteristics of
different types of agents
Understands how specific pieces of
legislation affect employers and workers
Understands the significance of
the collective bargaining process
Understands legal aspects of the
hiring process (e.g., what questions cannot be asked during an
interview; the legality of asking applicants to take aptitude,
polygraph, psychological and/or drug tests)
